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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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